Yesterday, I “frittered” the hours away inserting woven plastic(?) fabric in the bottom of a wrought metal former magazine rack. Why?? For the fun of it!! Goodness knows, I don’t need another planter. I’m confident the fabric will support soil–with drainage around edges secured with wire. The plant may, or may not, get transplanted. It’s another “orphan” plant I know nothing about. (4/18/16 update: See Surprise Bloom.)

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In October, I inserted an attractive planter–and Mosquito plant–inside the framework of a former lawn chair. Yesterday, a planter fashioned from an old magazine rack and the fabric from the lawn chair.

It joins some other unique creations. (All-by-myself projects.)

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*What is art?? Some see it one way, some another. Have you seen Petersen Rock Garden in Oregon? Or Watts Towers in Los Angeles? Maybe you saw pictures of the yellow umbrellas on the hills north of Los Angeles??  ~~ Often, I’m taking “trash” and creating something I treasure.

Thanks to a lady who reads my blog, I learned the name of the plant. Then I read instructions on several web sites: Wikipedia, (1) How to…, and (2) How to…. From Tips for growing night-blooming Cereus, I read about “well-drained soil.” In the pictures, note that it was sitting in water (no drainage). Hopefully my novice approach gives the plant resurrection life.

Instructions said to let the plant “trail” but I elected to add support for the very frail, brittle spine.

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I waited patiently hoping to get a picture of the Gecko with his red balloon puffed-up neck. He was making overtures toward the Cereus but I failed to capture the image. Below: A picture from the Internet.

Searched the web for information about Dracaena Marginata. It is described as a “house plant” and I do not have room for it in my trailer home!! That plant will only get “foster care” from me; it needs to be adopted by another individual!! Goodbye, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu!! (I only know the name because nursery identification tag was buried in the leaves around the base of the plant.)

IMHO, the recently acquired plants needed attention. Examination of the Elephant Ear revealed a loose bulb on top of the soil–and it was quickly planted. Good “how to” information. OMG, another (potentially) large plant!! Seriously, I don’t think I have space for this. Previously, I planted flowers to attract Hummingbirds and butterflies. I’m not interested in a “tropical garden.” This year, my focus is directed toward my veggie garden.

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1. Turbo Tax preparation

2. E-file

3. Refund, direct deposit

4. Charitable donations

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That feeder is supposed to be “squirrel proof.”

K is for Kalanchoe

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I love the Internet!! I find so much valuable information when I search the World Wide Web!! Quite separate from one another, I found this lovely letter K, and additional information about the plant. It thrives on “full sun” and I deliberately (mistakenly) placed it in the shade. Again I say “Too soon old, too late smart.”

First introduction: December 2015; Second mention; and subsequent.

This time, a phone call prompted the pick up of plants. The owner(s) unable to maintain their garden. They encourage me to come and dig up plants in their yard. OMG!! More gardening than I have time and energy?! ~~ Plants temporarily located on south side of my trailer home because tree trimming on north side.

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“P. P. P. P. P.”

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One-and-one-half inches of rain last night. The ground was soft and very receptive to weed pulling. A bonus: I uncovered a lot of earthworms and they now have a new home in my Garden Tower.

“Precarious position”?? This old lady maneuvering under and around the picnic table!!

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Establishing that picnic table was no small job!! Follow the progress on earlier blog messages. First, planning ahead; second, preparing the area. The ground was so soft, the extremely heavy table would sink precariously. There are two cement blocks under each leg!!

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Too pretty to ignore. I have other colors of Lantana so added this to the collection.